Hurricane recovery

Pryor Gibson, the director of the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency, told lawmakers Thursday that the agency is on track to have all of its remaining homes built by next October. Gibson was testifying before a legislative committee that was holding a hearing at East Carolina University.

Politics

Head of NC's Matthew, Florence rebuilding program says it's 'on target' to finish work within a year

Adam Wagner

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency's home rebuilding program has been beleaguered with bureaucratic delays. Now, almost a decade after Matthew and Florence, the end is within sight.

NC State Auditor Dave Boliek released a report on the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency's

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New NC Auditor report finds hurricane housing program failed to track funds, delayed rebuilding

Adam Wagner

The NC General Assembly directed Auditor Dave Boliek to probe the recovery agency after it requested more than $200 million in additional funds to finish Florence and Matthew recovery.

Politics

Cooper, Whatley campaigns both highlight Helene recovery challenges in 2026 U.S. Senate race

Adam Wagner

Both campaigns have attacked the other for presumed failures in hurricane recovery. Whatley pointed to Cooper's work on Florence and Matthew, Cooper to Whatley's role in Helene recovery.